Reopening Updates School Board Workshop August 25, 2020 2 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

School Reopening Updates School Board Workshop August 25, 2020

2 Presentation Overview • Review of Current Health Metrics • Student Verification Results • Student Scheduling Status • Operational / Facilities Update • In-Person Return for Special Education • Professional Learning Plan • Instructional Technology Enhancements • Safe Learning Centers • #VBSafeTogether Reminder • Questions

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5 Student Registration Verification Results

6 Student Registration Verification Results

7 Student Scheduling Status ● Released both virtual and in-person learning daily schedules ● Completing student course scheduling ● The evolution of the VLC ● Addressing schedule challenges (e.g., matching teacher preference to family choice, variability in secondary course selections)

8 Timeline for Sharing Schedules ● Thursday, August 27 - all teachers receive their teaching assignments and schedules ● Friday, August 28 - elementary schools mail student schedules home; secondary schools student scheduling process ● Monday, August 31 - secondary schools make student schedules viewable in both ParentVue and StudentVue; if requested, student schedules can be mailed to parents

9 Next Steps for Student Scheduling ● Schools will continue to accept and process student enrollments and placement into classes ● Schools will continue to staff vacancies for the remaining openings ● DOSL will continue planning a Tuesday through Thursday evening “online tutoring center” to further support students and families who need assistance with school assignments

Operational / Facilities Update 10

11 Building entrance signage

12 Plexiglass shield at office counter and security desk

13 Wall signs Floor signs

14 Typical secondary classroom Desks spaced three feet apart

15 Elementary school flexible seating

16 Sanitization Products Each classroom and office will have Custodial sanitizing equipment 16 oz hand sanitizer bottles to be refilled with one gallon containers - FOAM-iT and a bottle of disinfectant with paper towels (15 Gallon Electric Fog / Mist Unit) Personal and surface cleaning products

In-Person Return of Designated Groups of Students with Disabilities Students served in: ● Adapted Academic Foundations (AAF)/Functional Academic Foundations (FAF) classes ● Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) classes ● Supportive Therapeutic Education Program ● Southeastern Cooperative Education Programs (SECEP)

Professional Learning Plan for Teaching Remotely Phase 3- Fall 2020 PHASE 3 • School Opening • Year-long Success PHASE 2 Phase 2 - Summer 2020 • Summer Learning Opportunities • Teacher Preparation PHASE 1 Phase 1- Spring 2020 • Continuity of Learning Plan • Emergency Learning Plan

19 Virtual Teaching Support Screen Recording Best Practices Live Web Meeting

June 2020 Professional Learning Support 20 Celebrating Professional Learning Seesaw

Phase 2 Essential Professional Learning ● 400+ Teachers taught virtually this summer Phase 3 Professional Learning ● Maximizing learning in a virtual environment ● 4x4 Schedule ● Culturally Responsive Practices ● Feedback and Grading

Instructional Technology Professional Learning and Resources

Schoology - Learning Management System

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Seesaw Engagement 25

Seesaw Family App Parents can ‘like’ their child’s work Parents can record a voice Parents can write a comment on their child’s comment on their child’s work work

Securly Classroom Classroom Monitoring and Student Communication

ClassLink - LaunchPad

ClassLink - Backpack

TECHNOLOGY ENHANCEMENTS FOR VIR IRTUAL IN INSTRUCTIO ION DE DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY

IN INTERACTIVE PANELS • 295 new installations to be completed by November • Prioritizing secondary and unique classrooms • Useful for virtual, hybrid and face-to-face instruction

OUTDOOR WIF IFI • Outdoor learning areas in all schools • Completed by November

ZOOM • Division-wide Zoom license • Removes restrictions and allows for more participants and recording of sessions

VIR IRTUALIZATION • Students will have access to all specialized software in computer labs from their Chromebooks at all times

LAPTOPS AND iPADS • New larger screen laptops for teachers • iPads for Pre-Kindergarten Will be implemented in November due to supply issues

EXPANDED SUPPORT • Department of Technology expanded hours: • Mon-Thurs – 7:30-6:30 • Fri – 7:40-4:30

Safe Learning Centers 38

Safe Learning Centers 39 ● Children of VBCPS teachers and VB City essential staff ● Provide adult supervision and virtual learning support ● Health and safety measures in the prevention of COVID-19 ● Academic support, mentoring, enrichment, meals, and recreational activities

Safe Learning Centers 40 ● No cost except at P&R sites ($80/week) ● Hours of Operation: ○ 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at non-P&R sites ○ 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at P&R sites ● VBCPS Employees as “Classroom Monitors” ● 36-72 Students/Site ● 6:1 Student/Adult Ratio

Safe Learning Centers 41 ● Interactive “Child Care Locator” on VBCPS Website ● Partnering with Churches ● Office for Community Engagement

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43 Questions